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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,948.82, 574,009.71 and 224,961.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,948.82, 574,009.71 and 224,961.98 is: 310,447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,948.82 : 574,009.71 = 224,961.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,948.82/574,009.71 = 224,961.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,948.82x = 574,009.71 × 224,961.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,948.82x = 129,130,360,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,130,360,900.83/415,948.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,447.72

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